SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1047
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Hal Box
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Hal Box of Austin, who died May 8, 2011,
  at the age of 81; and
         WHEREAS, A well-known architect, educator, and author, Hal
  Box was founder and first dean of the School of Architecture and
  Environmental Design at The University of Texas at Arlington and
  dean emeritus of the School of Architecture at The University of
  Texas at Austin; and
         WHEREAS, After having served in the Korean War with the
  United States Navy, Hal Box returned to Texas and began
  practicing architecture and urban design as a partner in the firm
  of Pratt, Box, and Henderson in Dallas; he distinguished himself
  as a leader and visionary in his field with an extensive body of
  work in Dallas and Austin and with university buildings in
  California, Oregon, New Mexico, and Nevada; and
         WHEREAS, His role as an educator and mentor began formally in
  1971 when he was recruited to start the School of Architecture and
  Environmental Design at The University of Texas at Arlington; he
  moved to The University of Texas at Austin and became dean of its
  School of Architecture in 1976, invigorating the program and
  bringing it to national prominence; he and his beloved wife of 35
  years were recently honored by the university when it named the
  School of Architecture courtyard the Eden and Hal Box Courtyard; and
         WHEREAS, He was noted for his indomitable spirit and the
  enthusiasm with which he infused everything he did; as dean, he
  was known for his openness, accessibility, and willingness to
  support students who wanted to design their own program and move
  away from conventional thinking; he was greatly admired and
  respected by students, colleagues, and friends alike; and
         WHEREAS, He was active in many professional associations
  and was a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and he
  contributed significantly to his profession through his
  authorship or coauthorship of several books that advanced
  research in the field of architecture and made it accessible to a
  wider audience; and
         WHEREAS, Hal Box was a devoted husband, father, and
  grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will long be
  cherished by his family and his many friends; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Hal Box and extend
  sincere condolences to his bereaved family; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Hal Box.
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 20, 2011, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate